Jason Arnold, 04-02-08

Old Harbor school principal dies after 4-wheeler wreck

The Associated Press

Published: April 21st, 2008 12:11 AM

KODIAK -- The principal of the Old Harbor school has died of head injuries from an accident on a four-wheeler.

Jason Arnold died Thursday at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.

The accident occurred the night of April 2 as Arnold drove through the Kodiak Island village.

Officials with the Kodiak Island Borough School District say the accident occurred when the wind caught Arnold's hat and he turned to grab it.